Marriott International Details

Marriott International

Bethesda, Maryland • employees • Hospitality

Industry

Hospitality

Security Incidents

Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging brands that include hotel, residential, and timeshare properties.

Security Incidents

Marriott International Breach of Mar 2020

Severity Score

Low

Type

Data Breach

Summary

In March 2020, Marriott International experienced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 5.2 million guests. The breach was attributed to unauthorized access using the login credentials of two employees at a franchise property. The compromised data included contact details, loyalty account information, and personal preferences, but not sensitive information like passwords or payment card details. Marriott discovered the breach in late February 2020 and promptly initiated an investigation, notifying affected customers and regulatory authorities. The com...
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Severity

The Marriott International data breach in March 2020 was significant, affecting over 5 million guests and involving unauthorized access to guest information for over a month. The breach was discovered after more than a month of unauthorized access, indicating a serious lapse in security measures.

Impact

The breach impacted approximately 5.2 million hotel guests, potentially exposing sensitive information such as names, contact details, loyalty account information, and other personal data. This breach could lead to identity theft, phishing attacks, and other fraudulent activities targeting the affected guests, causing significant privacy concerns and financial risks.